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We reveal the Gold List 2020, plus the hotel openings to know about, Michael Kors' guide to Paris and more THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES This week, we revealed the very best hotels across the world in The Gold List 2020. This is our round-up of the hotels we feel set the standard – from city big-hitters and safari greats to beachside island escapes and mountain dens. We looked ahead to 2020 with our round-up of the hotel openings to look forward to next year, and embraced the season of indulgence with our edit of the puddings in London that you need to save room for. Plus, stories from Paris, Taiwan, Abu Dhabi, Mexico and more.  Places To Stay These are the best hotels in the world This is the Gold List 2020: more than 100 beautiful but totally different hotels that our editors rank among their all-time favourites Places To Stay 15 HOTEL OPENINGS TO KNOW ABOUT IN 2020 From a floating wellness retreat in Swedish Lapland to a kooky landscape hotel in the Arizona desert, these are the not-to-be-missed new places to check into next year Inspiration The world's most atmospheric Christmas city breaks Immerse yourself in the season's spirit with a trip to the most festive cities on earth Destinations A road trip through Abu Dhabi's Empty Quarter Race through the futuristic capital city to the mountainous sand dunes, spotting racing cars and falcons along the way Eating & Drinking 14 London puddings you must save room for If you're the sort of diner who skips a starter to save space for pudding, Christmas has come early Places To Stay A BACK-TO-BASICS HILLSIDE HIDEAWAY Undercover in the mossy mountains of Taiwan is a stripped-down space swapping WI-FI and mirrors for widescreen jungle. Take over this hillside hideaway for a back-to-basics break of your own Style & Culture Michael Kors on his favourite places in Paris Designer Michael Kors's reveals his guide to Paris — where to shop, eat, drink and people-watch in Europe's most stylish city Destinations Mexico's prettiest town has a creative update A pastel-washed, UNESCO World Heritage-listed colonial town with a fresh new energy Follow us Received this email from a friend? Subscribe here   View this email in your browser   Update your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe   Questions about this email? Contact datacontroller@condenast.co.uk Condé Nast Digital 1 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JU © The Condé Nast Publications Ltd Our Privacy Policy